Need to transport bikes and stuff and go to races (a lot in the summer)
therefore
need something that can get dirty and is efficient and plenty of space
== a van
BUT
don't want to drive a van all day every day
THEREFORE
would like something smaller, less efiicient and more, well, fun
== a 911 GT3.
My wife strangely agrees. So the WRX is now officially the company car (for my business so the boys are now fighting over it) and i am on the hunt for a van !

I know, incredible although for a bird she is quite logical (she is an engineer after all). This is the woman that bought me a cheaper Ti wedding ring .... and a Fenn surfski - her logic being i would prefer that to a more expensive platinum ring. splendid, hence i married her...

There was a 912 parked in my road a few years ago. I'd never heard of one so I googled it. Steel wheels and definitely betraying its beetle origins. I'd rather have one of those flat Porsche/VWs with the collapso rear suspension.

Buy it with your eyes open. Get someone who knows the cars (nots just cars, but specifically Porsches) to pre-inspect it. They're cheaper than 911s of the same age (because they aren't as desirable) but people can use that to hide some right howlers.

And accept that it will be when it goes wrong (not if) and when it breaks down (not if). And that it will be more expensive than bog-standard cars when it does go wrong.

I can't believe anyone is actually that interested in a 912. Do you guys actually know what they are? I can see no good reason to own one over an early 911. Slower, about as expensive to run and "not a 911".

I can't believe anyone is actually that interested in a 912. Do you guys actually know what they are? I can see no good reason to own one over an early 911. Slower, about as expensive to run and "not a 911".

I know exactly what it is, basically a low-spec narrow bodied 911 with the 4 cylinder from the 356, about 100hp. not a lot slower due to lighter weight and actually has better weight distribution due to the shorter engine. The plain unfussy finish and steel wheels give it a nice retro look, it appears older than it is due to older 356 and VW bits here and there. If you're not determined to keep it 100% original there's plenty of options for grunty boxers around these days. I like them.

I've started foolishly looking into getting a 944 as well and a search on the forum found me this thread. Do you guys with experience of 924s and 944s know if one'll take a couple of bikes plus gear in the back with the rear seats down?